At Ruby's Diner in Alderwood Mall, servers such as Lindsay Harrson in candy-striped uniforms add to the '40s atmosphere.

At Ruby's Diner in Alderwood Mall, servers such as Lindsay Harrson in candy-striped uniforms add to the '40s atmosphere.

Photo: Gilbert W. Arias, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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Leanne appears on the cover of the Sonics dance team calendar, which goes on sale today at supersonics.com.

Leanne appears on the cover of the Sonics dance team calendar, which goes on sale today at supersonics.com.

Photo: Seattle Sonics

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The statue of Vladimir Lenin in "Lenin Square" in Fremont will be lighted for the holidays at a ceremony Dec. 3. It will be the first time the statue has been lighted since it came to the Center of the Universe. less

The statue of Vladimir Lenin in "Lenin Square" in Fremont will be lighted for the holidays at a ceremony Dec. 3. It will be the first time the statue has been lighted since it came to the Center of the ... more

Photo: Karen Ducey, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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Staff Sgt. Christian Marsh, an Army recruiter, stands by as a wave of students pass him in the hall at Edmonds-Woodway High School.

Staff Sgt. Christian Marsh, an Army recruiter, stands by as a wave of students pass him in the hall at Edmonds-Woodway High School.

Photo: Dan DeLong, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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Joshua Roy, a junior, talks with recruiter Staff Sgt. Christian Marsh. Senior Chris Mazerolle, who was recruited by Marsh, is in the background.

Joshua Roy, a junior, talks with recruiter Staff Sgt. Christian Marsh. Senior Chris Mazerolle, who was recruited by Marsh, is in the background.

A rack containing peace pamphlets is on display in the career center at Rainier Beach High School. Some people worry that slick recruiter presentations paint a glowing and unrealistic picture of military life.

A rack containing peace pamphlets is on display in the career center at Rainier Beach High School. Some people worry that slick recruiter presentations paint a glowing and unrealistic picture of military life.

Photo: Dan DeLong, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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Pastor James Noriega, center, presents bride Susana Urbaez and groom Brian Ostertag to the congregation during their wedding in Seattle yesterday.

Pastor James Noriega, center, presents bride Susana Urbaez and groom Brian Ostertag to the congregation during their wedding in Seattle yesterday.